Topic Connections

Learning Connections

Barnyard. Joseph is often found in the barnyard. What animals are in the book? What other animals do you find in a barnyard.

Fruits and Vegetables. Joseph is surrounded by fruits and vegetables. Can you name them? What fruits and vegetables can you find in your grocery store?

My Vest or Quilt. Design and decorate your own vest using a paper sack. Retell the story.

Poland. Joseph lives in Poland. Find Poland on a map. Where is it located? Is it large or small? What's the weather like? What cities are in Poland? Look at photographs from Poland. Do they reflect the images in this story?

Recycling. Joseph recycled items from his coat. What can you recycle in your home? Write a song!

Storytelling. Create a flannel board story based on the book. Ask students to retell the story backwards.